It's not even the end of the day and you can't wait to sit down and put your feet up. The heaviness, aching and throbbing you feel in your lower extremities may even be clearly visible by the bluish trails along your legs. If so, you probably dislike what you see as much as the discomfort it causes.

David G. Draughn, MD, FACS, RVT, RPVI | Charlotte | Gastonia

At Vein Specialists of the Carolinas, we are dedicated to the advanced medical treatment of progressive leg vein disease.

Vein Specialists of the Carolinas focuses on the minimally invasive treatment of varicose veins using advanced medical treatment techniques and sclerotherapy in combination with ultrasound localization. Dr. Draughn is a Board Certified General Surgeon, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Phlebology. He has 23 years of experience with the management of this disease process. We have two locations to serve you, in Charlotte and Gastonia, NC.

"I believe every patient deserves my full attention and the best possible medical treatment that I am trained to provide. " - David G. Draughn, MD, FACS, RVT, RPVI

David Draughn, MD, FACS, RVT, RPVI

Education-Medical Training

David Gardner Draughn, MD, FACS, RVT, RPVIgraduated Cum Laude from Millsaps College in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. Dr. Draughn received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Mississippi in 1987. Dr. Draughn completed his surgical residency training from 1988-1993 at Louisiana State University in Shreveport, Louisiana, becoming the Chief Resident of General Surgery in 1992. He scored in the top 10% in the nation on his Surgical Boards.

Memberships

Dr. Draughn is a member of:

The American College of Surgeons, Fellow-Board Certified

American College of Phlebology, Member

Southeastern Surgical Congress, Fellow

North Carolina Medical Society, Member

President Gaston County Medical Society 1998

Publications and Research

Dr. Draughn has conducted medical research over the years with the following publications:

Improved Patient Outcomes and Decreased Costs Through the Development of a Total Nutrient Admixture System. Michele Kirby, R.Ph., Valerie Larsen, R.Ph.—submitted

Medical Licensure

North Carolina, Mississippi, Kentucky

Personal

Dr. Draughn is married and the father of two children. Dr. Draughn is an avid water skier, and an active church member who resides in Gastonia, NC. His interest in designing medical devices in support of surgical procedures has propelled him to patent several medical devices of his own.

He has been an active member of the surgical community for over 15 years, and holds numerous appointments and chairs on several surgical committees. Dr. Draughn is standing by to provide you the best possible medical care that his training and experience can provide.

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